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Anthropic Opposes Illinois AI Liability Bill Backed by OpenAI

Anthropic has formally rejected Illinois Senate Bill 3444, a proposal that would shield AI developers from liability for large‑scale harms such as mass casualties or billion‑dollar property losses. The bill, championed by state Senator Bill Cunningham and supported by OpenAI, would exempt labs that publish safety frameworks from responsibility if their models are misused. Anthropic’s U.S. state‑government liaison, Cesar Fernandez, called the measure a “get‑out‑of‑jail‑free card,” urging instead for transparency paired with real accountability. Illinois officials, including Governor JB Pritzker’s office, have signaled they will monitor the legislation but are wary of granting blanket immunity.

Add a Simple Question Prompt to Make ChatGPT Deliver Sharper Answers

A tiny tweak to how users phrase prompts can shift ChatGPT from guessing to clarifying. By appending a request for three follow‑up questions, the model pauses to gather missing details before answering. The method cuts down on back‑and‑forth corrections, delivers more tailored responses, and saves time on tasks ranging from travel planning to recipe ideas. Tech writers and everyday users alike are testing the approach, reporting smoother interactions and higher accuracy without any code changes.

Gemini urges users to sharpen AI image prompts with concrete details

After a tweet from Google’s Gemini AI highlighted the need for more specific image prompts, users are experimenting with detailed instructions to boost the quality of generated visuals. The advice calls for defining subject, composition, aspect ratio, lighting, camera settings and precise text placement. Early adopters report sharper composition, realistic lighting and clearer text when they follow the guidelines, marking a shift from generic descriptions to cinematographer‑style direction.

OpenAI Acquires AI Finance Startup Hiro in Latest Acquihire

OpenAI announced Monday that it has acquired Hiro Finance, an AI‑driven personal finance tool, in what appears to be an acquihire. The deal, first reported by TechCrunch, includes no disclosed financial terms. Hiro’s founder, Ethan Bloch, said the service will shut down on April 20, giving users until May 13 to export their data. While OpenAI has not detailed plans for a dedicated financial‑planning product, the move follows a series of recent purchases aimed at bolstering its AI ecosystem, including the Prism research app and a media company, TBPN.

Developer Claims to Crack Google’s AI Watermark, Company Says Tool Falls Short

A software developer using the handle Aloshdenny says he has reverse‑engineered Google DeepMind’s SynthID system, allowing him to strip or embed the near‑invisible watermarks that tag AI‑generated images. The open‑source method, posted on GitHub and detailed in a Medium post, relies on generating 200 pure‑black or pure‑white images with Gemini and applying signal‑processing tricks. Google disputes the claim, stating the tool cannot systematically remove SynthID and that the watermark remains robust. The back‑and‑forth highlights the ongoing tug‑of‑war over AI‑generated content attribution.

OpenAI’s $852 B Valuation Faces Investor Scrutiny Amid Enterprise Pivot

OpenAI’s $852 billion valuation is under fire from several backers who say the company’s rapid shift toward enterprise customers and frequent roadmap changes threaten its focus ahead of a possible IPO. Critics point to a series of product cancellations, a disputed revenue run‑rate comparison with rival Anthropic, and a $122 billion funding round that, while oversubscribed, has not quelled doubts about strategic direction.